Sportsmanship showcased at the realm of Badminton by GATeS & ATA in Atlanta

Greater Atlanta Telangana Society (GATeS) and American Telugu Association (ATA) in a collaborative effort hosted a thrilling and successful Badminton tournament. This sports event, held at Nets & Turf Indoor Sports Arena, Atlanta, GA on 17th December 2023, witnessed an exhilarating showcase of talent and sportsmanship, marking a significant milestone in the realm of Badminton.

This tournament witnessed an overwhelming participation of more than 40 players which brought together passionate players from diverse backgrounds, showcased remarkable skills and unwavering dedication. Players engaged in intense matches, captivating the audience with their agility, precision, and competitive spirit.

This collaborative initiative by GATeS and ATA underscores their commitment to promoting and fostering the growth of Badminton game by creating a platform that celebrates athleticism and camaraderie, the event aimed to encourage and inspire players of all levels to excel in the sport they love.

Winners and Runner-ups

Men’s Singles

Vigneshwar Vadivelan – Winner
Balaji Devarasetty – Runner up
Sridhar Diagala – Third Place

Women’s Singles

Sravani Madireddy – Winner
Gayatri Yerranagu – Runner up

Juniors Singles (Under 15)

Chimakurthy Viswadatha – Winner
Prajeeth Eskala – Runner up

Juniors singles (Under 11)

Akhil Devarasetty – Winner
Aadhira – Runner up

Men’s Doubles

Chimakurthy Viswadatha& Avinash – Winner
Kiranteja & Srikar – Runner up

In the words of Anil Boddireddy, 18th ATA Conference Director and Board of Trustee of ATA, working hand in hand with GATeS has been a remarkable experience. This tournament exemplifies our joint commitment to fostering excellence and unity within the sports community. In the words of Srinivas Sriram, conference Co-Director, was happy the way GATeS & ATA Team conducted the tournament.

Janardhan Pannela, President of GATeS, congratulated the winners and expressed this collaborative effort between GATeS and ATA reflects our commitment to promoting the sport of Badminton’s locally. The tournament’s success underscores the power of partnerships and the shared love for this exhilarating game. This tournament was executed by GATeS Sports Chair Raghuveer Reddy, Sports committee Board Of Director Prabhakar Madupathi, and supported by ATA RC’s Sandeep Reddy and Kishan Devunoori.

The success of this tournament stands as a testament to the collective efforts of GATeS and ATA, whose shared vision and dedication made this event possible. Through their collaboration, they aim to continue providing opportunities for players to shine on the global stage and elevate the sport to new heights.

Greater Atlanta Telangana Society (GATeS) and American Telugu Association (ATA) extend their gratitude to all participants, spectators, sponsors, and supporters whose enthusiasm and passion contributed to the resounding success of the tournament.